Strut mounts may be one of the lesser-known components of a vehicle’s suspension system, but they play a critical role in ride quality, handling, and noise control. Sitting at the top of the suspension strut assembly, strut mounts connect the struts to the vehicle’s chassis while isolating road noise and vibration. In vehicles with MacPherson […]
In a perfect world we’d cruise on silky-smooth roads with no part of a car experiencing stress, the tyres softly humming on the asphalt. In reality, driving can be like sitting on a jackhammer as the vehicle lurches through potholes the size of Krakatoa. But what damage is a pothole really doing, and which parts […]
Australia’s love affair with vehicles has included many classic cars, from off-road workhorses to city compacts. These nine machines each made a unique contribution to Australia’s motoring culture. 1. Ford Falcon XA Launched in 1972, the Ford Falcon XA was the third iteration of the Australian-made Falcon, costing $3,590 ($37,572 in today’s money). Available in […]
